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The capital of China combines the ornate delights of traditional culture with the vibrant life of a modern global city.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

The staggering complex that hosted the 2008 Olympic Games has now been transformed into a top-class tourist attraction.

The staggering complex that hosted the 2008 Olympic Games has now been transformed into a top-class tourist attraction.

The staggering complex that hosted the 2008 Olympic Games has now been transformed into a top-class tourist attraction.

The staggering complex that hosted the 2008 Olympic Games has now been transformed into a top-class tourist attraction.

Stroll among the many trees, multi-coloured floral displays and holy structures in this fantastic escape from city life.

Stroll among the many trees, multi-coloured floral displays and holy structures in this fantastic escape from city life.

Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

Stroll among the many trees, multi-coloured floral displays and holy structures in this fantastic escape from city life.

Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

The staggering complex that hosted the 2008 Olympic Games has now been transformed into a top-class tourist attraction.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.

Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.

Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.

This magnificent Buddhist monastery in central Beijing is well worth a visit both for its stillness and its beauty.

Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.